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puckbag · 2006-12-29, 03:22 PM

I have a digital audio cable running from my yamaha receiver to my star choice box. The problem is that when I want to watch a DVD i have to switch the cable from my sat box to the dvd player to get digital sound which is a pain in the ass. Is there a splitter out there i can use so i don't have to switch it every time or even better is there a better setup i can use. Thanks for your help!!

57 · 2006-12-29, 03:28 PM

Questions:

What is the model of the Yamaha Receiver?

Does it have more than one digital audio input?

Do you have the option of using optical or coaxial for either of the devices?

What type of connection are you using currently?

Yes there are audio switches that would work.

A "combiner" may not work because most STBs are "always on", even when off (standby).

I_Want_My_HDTV · 2006-12-29, 08:22 PM

If it is coax audio then you can use almost any cheap composite video switch will work (many do RCA audio and composite video.) If it is optical, that's a bit more expensive and difficult to find.

puckbag · 2007-01-05, 01:16 AM

Currently I am running a coax digital cable from my Yamaha receiver to my sat box and then having to switch it to my dvd player when watching a dvd. My Yamaha reciever has only one digital input. My Tv has both optical and coax so i don't if there is a way I can hook one of either the dvd player or sat box up through the tv. Anyways I hope that clears it up a bit!!

57 · 2007-01-05, 01:48 AM

HDTVs do not passthrough DD5.1 signals, so you can't do what you suggest (go through the TV) and maintain DD5.1. Some HDTV will pass DD2.0 or PCM, however, some pass nothing except the signal from the internal digtal tuner of the TV.

You need to connect each device directly to the AVR, or through a switch or combiner depending on the signals/device behaviour.

puckbag · 2007-01-05, 03:06 AM

thanks for your reply 57..my next question is what exactly is one of these switches called and what retailers or online retailers carry them?

57 · 2007-01-05, 10:22 AM

Do a search on the web for audio switch, or coaxial audio switch.

2006-12-29, 03:22 PM	#1
puckbag Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 59	Audio splitter?? I have a digital audio cable running from my yamaha receiver to my star choice box. The problem is that when I want to watch a DVD i have to switch the cable from my sat box to the dvd player to get digital sound which is a pain in the ass. Is there a splitter out there i can use so i don't have to switch it every time or even better is there a better setup i can use. Thanks for your help!!

2006-12-29, 03:28 PM	#2
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,335	Questions: What is the model of the Yamaha Receiver? Does it have more than one digital audio input? Do you have the option of using optical or coaxial for either of the devices? What type of connection are you using currently? Yes there are audio switches that would work. A "combiner" may not work because most STBs are "always on", even when off (standby). __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2007-01-05, 01:48 AM	#5
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,335	HDTVs do not passthrough DD5.1 signals, so you can't do what you suggest (go through the TV) and maintain DD5.1. Some HDTV will pass DD2.0 or PCM, however, some pass nothing except the signal from the internal digtal tuner of the TV. You need to connect each device directly to the AVR, or through a switch or combiner depending on the signals/device behaviour. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2007-01-05, 10:22 AM	#7
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,335	Do a search on the web for audio switch, or coaxial audio switch. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

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2006-12-29, 08:22 PM	#3
I_Want_My_HDTV . Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London, ON Posts: 6,297	If it is coax audio then you can use almost any cheap composite video switch will work (many do RCA audio and composite video.) If it is optical, that's a bit more expensive and difficult to find.

2007-01-05, 01:16 AM	#4
puckbag Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 59	Currently I am running a coax digital cable from my Yamaha receiver to my sat box and then having to switch it to my dvd player when watching a dvd. My Yamaha reciever has only one digital input. My Tv has both optical and coax so i don't if there is a way I can hook one of either the dvd player or sat box up through the tv. Anyways I hope that clears it up a bit!!

2007-01-05, 03:06 AM	#6
puckbag Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 59	thanks for your reply 57..my next question is what exactly is one of these switches called and what retailers or online retailers carry them?